Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.

These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed.

If you have more than two medications to manage, consider getting a pill organizer -- a special container marked with the days of the week. Besides housing multiple medications, a compartmentalized organizer can be useful for keeping track of the medications you've taken.

These medications make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and avoid heart attacks.

According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.

Whether you take prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicine or both, there are important guidelines to follow to get the most from them.

When you miss a dose of your blood pressure medicine, you might not notice a difference. But your body does.

Medication to control high blood pressure only works if you take it.

Although aspirin is a common over-the-counter medication, it’s not appropriate for everyone.

Colds and the flu can be serious for people with heart disease.

Drug-drug interactions occur when one drug interacts or interferes with another drug. Such interactions are dangerous because they can alter the way one or both of the drugs act in the body. They can also cause unexpected side effects. The following information can help you avoid drug-drug interactions.